Category: Resorts

Interview with Ana Silva O’Reilly of mrsoaroundtheworld.com

Interview with Ana Silva O’Reilly of mrsoaroundtheworld.com

By on Mar 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, China, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 4640 times

With a degree in Business Studies and a Henley Business School MBA, Ana Silva O’Reilly developed her career in strategic marketing management as Marketing Director for Portugal, Spain and Turkey with global commercial real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. She is also a New York University alumni (NYU), having graduated from its Social Media Strategy [...]

The top 5 hotels in Sydney

The top 5 hotels in Sydney

By on Mar 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts   - Read 3712 times

Sydney is a stunning city built around the world’s most beautiful harbour. The iconic Sydney Opera House and world famous Bondi Beach are stand-out jewels in the middle of the city. However on the luxury hotel front we fall a little short of other capital cities around the world! Below is a list of the [...]

5 of the most lavish hotel suites in the world

5 of the most lavish hotel suites in the world

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 9014 times

Luxury hotels the world over are renowned for their service and amenities, whether you are staying in a standard room or a suite.  But there are also those suites where you get something over and above the norm – here we look at five lavish suites offering everything from personal butlers to extensive living space [...]

A closer look at the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Bali

A closer look at the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Bali

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 2596 times

With Bali airport just a 20 minute drive away, the 5 star Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Bali can be conveniently found on a gorgeous white sand beach (at the tip of the Nusa Dua beach), set in beautifully landscaped gardens in the village of Tanjung Benoa.  This luxury resort has 301 stylish guest rooms, [...]

5 hotel openings to look out for in 2013

5 hotel openings to look out for in 2013

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 9839 times

Despite the doom and gloom about the global economy, the luxury travel industry still seems to be holding up well and luxury hotels and resorts continue to spring up around the world.  Here we’ve picked out 5 to look out for in 2013, from a gourmet retreat in Fiji through to a high rise hotel [...]

Special feature: The West Bay Club & Spa, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, UK

Special feature: The West Bay Club & Spa, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, UK

By on Mar 01, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 5041 times

Our recent trip to the Isle of Wight was our first, but one we were very much looking forward to. There are a number of ways to reach the island but we opted for the ferry crossing from Lymington to Yarmouth, since we were heading for the West Bay Club and Spa between Yarmouth and [...]

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

5 of the world’s best luxury destinations for Spring skiing

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sweden, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 3858 times

With blue skies, soft snow and pleasant temperatures, spring is arguably the best time of year for a ski vacation. These top destinations add lively culture and unique experiences that appeal to storm chasers and social skiers alike, so here are our 5 best luxury destinations for Spring skiing: L’Escape Killy, France A vast area encompassing the resorts of Tignes [...]

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 5263 times

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the tropical rainforest? Maybe you picture an exercise in ‘roughing it’ – trudging through the steamy jungle, fending off voracious mosquitoes, drinking boiled water out of metal canteens, sleeping uncomfortably in hot, humid conditions, and all the while keeping an ear [...]

Arriving in style at Zighy Bay

Arriving in style at Zighy Bay

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 4847 times

There are not many hotels and resorts where you can arrive in style by paragliding in, but Oman’s Six Senses Zighy Bay is one where you can do just that. Situated on Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman, you fly from a height of about 450 metres up in the Hajar Mountains Here’s Zighy [...]

Dreaming of Maldives

Dreaming of Maldives

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3415 times

The following video teaser is an independent production shot by by Sakis Papadopoulos – it shows Gili Lankanfushi, formerly known as Soneva Gili. With 45 overwater villas, this resort lies on North Male Atoll in the Maldives, and combines barefoot luxury with sophistication. Book before April 2013 and receive all kinds of additional benefits – see their [...]

New football academy for children at Sani Resort, Greece

New football academy for children at Sani Resort, Greece

By on Feb 21, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2115 times

The ultimate football experience has now arrived at the family friendly Sani Resort in Greece, with the launch of the new children’s Football Academy. New to Sani Resort, the Worldwide Kids Company (WWKC) Football Academy is a fun and healthy activity for children aged between five and fourteen years old. With children split up by [...]

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

5 of the best luxury accommodation options for families

By on Feb 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Family Travel, Hotels, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel   - Read 3584 times

Just because you are travelling with your family, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little luxury. From whole islands, that you can hire out all to yourself, to safari lodges which cater to even the youngest of guests, there are plenty of options available for you and your family. Here are 5 of the best [...]

A luxury ski trip in New York’s Catskill region

A luxury ski trip in New York’s Catskill region

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 2680 times

While the Catskills has a very simple, rustic feel, there are sumptuous experiences nestled within the region, especially for the avid skier. Opulent accommodations, relaxing spas and gourmet restaurants await you amongst beautiful landscape and country scenery. To help skiers plan their ultimate luxury getaway, here are some great suggestions: Hunter Mountain & Kaatskill Mountain [...]

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2254 times

Here’s an offer not to miss if you travel as a family. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa - they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a stunning tropical destination, a country made up [...]

One of the world’s most famous luxury hotels: the Taj Lake Palace

One of the world’s most famous luxury hotels: the Taj Lake Palace

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions, Resorts   - Read 4987 times

One of the world’s most well-known luxury hotels, the Taj Lake Palace was the film set for a major part of the James Bond motion picture ‘Octopussy’. This decadent hotel was portrayed as the Bond girl’s secret lair, and appears to be floating in the middle of Lake Pichola. Reached only by a short boat [...]

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Featured, Fiji, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 11021 times

If you’ve ever fancied a romantic retreat away in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific, then look no further. We’ve scoured the region and identified ten of the best places to stay. Whether you’re looking for somewhere where you can be pampered with spa treatments or a private motu in the middle of nowhere, you’ll [...]

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